The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced that the country’s education system will shift to an 80 per cent practical and 20 per cent theoretical model. Speaking at his inaugural press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Alausa said that practical education would help address unemployment by preparing students with skills directly relevant to…
At least 30 more Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, bringing the overall death toll since last Oct. 7 to 40,435, the Health Ministry in the enclave said on Monday. A ministry statement added that some 93,534 other people have been injured in the assault. “Israeli forces killed 30 people and…
Grammy-nominated singer Davido has proudly shared that he has the phone numbers of 14 presidents, crediting his expansive network to the opportunities his music has provided for him and his family. Speaking at the “Elevate Africa” program, Davido discussed how his global success has helped open doors to influential connections worldwide.. He said: “Aside from…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested two women for “conspiracy and child sales.” The two women, Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu were nabbed by patrol officers from Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus stop, which is an entry point into Lagos State. According to a statement issued by the state…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Alwan Hassan, has claimed that 95 per cent of ministers who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari should be behind bars, alleging that their tenure was a period of unchecked power and alleged corruption. Hassan made the allegation during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme aired on…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the presence of falsified batches of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg), an emergency contraceptive pill, in the market. In a statement on Monday, the agency said the counterfeit versions, identified as Type 1 and Type 2, were discovered after the authorised importer,…
A senior Iranian official has confirmed to reporters that Tehran has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel following a U.S.-backed proposal brokered by Qatar. According to the report, Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, secured Iran’s agreement during a phone call with senior Iranian officials. The call reportedly took place shortly after…
The people of Kano today express profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating one of their own Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), CFR, PhD — as Ambassador. The nomination has stirred widespread pride, excitement, and a united sense of identity across the state. General Dambazau, a distinguished former Chief of Army Staff…
Princess Opeyemi Bright has been inaugurated as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom, in a historic moment for Nigerians in the diaspora and youth leadership. At 29 years old, she now holds the esteemed position of First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The inauguration, which took place on Friday, May…
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities across the country to immediately implement the “no work, no pay” policy on members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) currently participating in the ongoing nationwide strike. The directive was contained in a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of…
